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long term radiation fatique

fighterpilot

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Apr 26, 2010 - 3:30 pm

I have had two radiation treatments for two different cancers, prostate and larynx. The prostate was 10 years ago and for 7 weeks, the larynx was 3 years ago for seven weeks. I have absolutely no energy since my last radiation treatment. My body feels drained all the time. Anyone else out there with long term post radiation fatique?

My first treatment was for NPC in 2003 and again in 2005, I did not start to have side affects until years later, about two years ago my Thyroid stop working, I would get very weak and tired all the time. You say you had treatment to the larynx that it right next to the thyroid glad, get it checked as soon as possible.

Hey fighter pilot, crew chief (F-4 Phantom) here.
In answer to your question, yes sir, you will, mine was 10 years ago also (esophagealectomy) and I still am having lots of fatigue. It comes and goes.
I think both the Chemo and Radiation damaged some body parts (lungs) and I short breath it. Try bike riding to build up the stamina. Good Luck Sir and happy landings

Hey thre! Yyes yes yes! Fatigue frequently! I agree to have your thyroid checked regularly ! I don't know if this will help you but my pain doctor prescribed Ritalin for me to take when I am very lethargic. Interstingly it is prescribed for ADD patients to help them slow down but it has the opposite effect on people without ADD. It gives me energy and we worked on the exact dose for me. I don't take it every day but as needed. You might want to discuss it with your doctor and try it!

Hey thre! Yyes yes yes! Fatigue frequently! I agree to have your thyroid checked regularly ! I don't know if this will help you but my pain doctor prescribed Ritalin for me to take when I am very lethargic. Interstingly it is prescribed for ADD patients to help them slow down but it has the opposite effect on people without ADD. It gives me energy and we worked on the exact dose for me. I don't take it every day but as needed. You might want to discuss it with your doctor and try it!

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